Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7748.
This recall involves the Poco AG, Poco AG Plus and Poco AG Premium model child backpack carriers. These nylon carriers come in seaside blue, ivy green and black. They have a metal frame and a gray padded child's seat inside. The back of the carrier also has an upper zippered pocket and a lower zipped compartment, along with a stretch pocket in the middle. The production date code identifying when the carrier was manufactured is stamped on a black label sewn in the interior of the large lower zippered compartment in the back of the carrier. Recalled carriers have a production date code of S16SB03, S16SB04, S16SB05, S16SB06 or S16SB07. "Osprey" is printed on the back at the top of the carrier. The model name is printed on the back at the bottom.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7748.
Consumers should immediately inspect the buckles on both straps of the carrier harness to determine if there is a cut in the plastic buckle on one or both straps. If the buckle is cut, consumers should immediately stop using the carrier and contact Osprey for a free replacement or full refund. Consumers also may contact Osprey and return the carrier for inspection. If the buckle is cut, consumers will receive a replacement or full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Rei And Specialty Outdoor Retailers Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com And Rei.com From January 2016 Through May 2016 For Between $250 And $330. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7748.
Osprey at 800-303-1350 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT on Monday through Friday, email pocosupport@ospreypacks.com or online at ospreypacks.com and click on "Poco AG Safety Notice" for more information.
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Rei And Specialty Outdoor Retailers Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com And Rei.com From January 2016 Through May 2016 For Between $250 And $330. Recall FAQ
Rei And Specialty Outdoor Retailers Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com And Rei.com From January 2016 Through May 2016 For Between $250 And $330. is the subject of a children's products recall: Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on May 26, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 31,000 units are potentially affected.